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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,777.62, 232,166.46 and 123,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,777.62, 232,166.46 and 123,809.70 is: 185,714.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,777.62 : 232,166.46 = 123,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,777.62/232,166.46 = 123,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,777.62x = 232,166.46 × 123,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,777.62x = 28,744,459,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,744,459,762.66/154,777.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,714.57

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